1476 Post-match Speech

"L-looks like we have a winner! Against all odds, the Demon Sealing Faction has managed to defeat the Fiery Locust Swarm and emerged victorious in this Faction War!" Yan Xiaoxiao announced in excitement. "Let's all give a round of applause to the Demon Sealing Faction for their outstanding performance and the Fiery Locust Swarm for their effort!!"

However, instead of celebrating, the majority of the audience was crying and cursing out loud, as they had bet a lot of money on the Fiery Locust Swarm's victory.

"Fiery Locust Swarm, you sons of bitches! I bet my entire savings on you! How could you lose to five players with over 40,000 players?! You're fucking trash!"

"Fuck! This must've been a setup to steal our money! There's no way the Demon Sealing Faction won this! It just doesn't make sense!"

"Right?! That frozen movement bullshit must've been an act! There's no way such a powerful technique could exist!"

The audience erupted into an uproar, leaving Yan Xiaoxiao feeling a tinge of panic. She knew the Demon Sealing Faction's victory would cause an upset, but she didn't anticipate it reaching such a level.

"I want a refund! This is a scam!"

"This match was scripted! I want a refund!"

"Refund! Refund! Refund!"

The masses started chanting loudly.

"Hahaha! Look at these losers! That's what they get for not believing in Player Yuan! I made a killing because of this match!"

"Thank you, Player Yuan! I knew you wouldn't disappoint me!"

Amidst the clamor of the enraged crowd, there were still voices of gratitude, though they were drowned out by the majority.

Meanwhile, inside one of the VIP rooms at Arena One, Fiery Queen found herself in a furious outburst, hurling furniture about in a fit of rage.

"That useless bastard! I poured so much resources and effort into him and his faction, and this is how he repays me?! By suffering such a humiliating defeat?!"

Although the Fiery Locust Swarm wasn't Fiery Queen's faction, it was associated with her main faction as a subsidiary faction, the Fiery Garden of Hell, which was ranked 5th in the world.

Sometime later, Yan Xiaoxiao appeared on the battlefield in person with a microphone in her hands.

She approached Yuan, who had regrouped with the others at their castle and was waiting for someone to tell them to leave the arena.

"Hello, Player Yuan and the Demon Sealing Faction! I am Yan Xiaoxiao, and I am here for your post-match speech! It doesn't have to be long. If there's anything you want to say to the audience or the world, please don't hesitate!"

Yuan turned to look at her. She was a stunning young lady who commanded attention with her tall stature and graceful and confident standing. Her slender figure highlights her elegant poise, and she moves with a fluid grace that captivates all who behold her.

Her vibrant pink hair cascades in soft waves, framing her face like a crown of blossoms in full bloom. But it's her sparkling emerald eyes and warm smile that truly mesmerizes anyone who meets her. With every glance, they seem to reveal a myriad of emotions, drawing people in with their magnetic allure.

"Wha—! Yan Xiaoxiao?! I didn't expect to meet my idol in such a place!" Wu Zao exclaimed, his face flushed and shocked.

"Huh? You know her?" Shi Lang looked at him with a surprised face.

"Of course! She's a famous idol and singer! I learned about her shortly after moving out of the Jaded Garden, and I've been a fan since then." Wu Zao spoke in a proud manner.

"Do all of us have to give a speech?" Wang Bingbing asked.

"Nope! Just one of you will be fine!"

"Then it's obvious who will do the talking."

They all turned to look at Yuan.

Seeing this, he beckoned for the microphone.

"Player Yuan will now give us a quick post-match speech!" she quickly announced.

"Here you go!"

Yan Xiaoxiao grabbed Yuan's hand with her free hand before intimately handing over the microphone to him, causing Wu Zao's eyebrows to twitch.

"Thank you."

Although the others couldn't hear the audience's cursing, Yuan could hear them very well with his divine sense.

He raised the microphone to his lips and spoke in a clear and calm voice, "Hello, this is Yuan speaking. I'm sure that many, if not most of you, are not satisfied with the results of this Faction War."

"You're probably thinking that this was staged or that I cheated. Honestly, I don't care what you think or how you're feeling. This is the result. Whether you like it or not will not change anything, so suck it up and learn your lesson—that lesson being never to bet against me because I will always disappoint you."

Yan Xiaoxiao and the others stared at him with bewildered expressions, clearly caught off guard by Yuan's sudden decision to provoke the audience.

"W-what are you doing, Player Yuan?!" Yan Xiaoxiao called out to him in a low, mosquito-like voice.

Yuan glanced at her and smiled, but he continued speaking, "Fiery Queen, I'm sure you're not satisfied with the results either."

"Huh?"

Inside her room, Fiery Queen suddenly halted her movements when she heard her name being called out and snapped her head to stare at the livestream.

"Therefore, I will give you a chance to avenge your goons. Fiery Queen, I challenge your faction to a Faction War with the same terms as this one! I don't care if you want to do it tomorrow or a month from now! I will send you the request later!"

The entire place turned dead silent as everyone tried to comprehend the situation before them.

"T-that arrogant son of a bitch!" Fiery Queen threw an entire table across the room after hearing Yuan's challenge to her.

"You think you are invincible because you have a few tricks up your sleeves?! Good! If you want a fight, I will give you one!"

She retrieved her phone and called a number.

"Send a challenge request to the Demon Sealing Faction!"